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Beach Haven Cotton Sweater Hoodie
Details:
- 100%, combed Egyptian long-staple cotton
- Double Jersey stitch knit, superior shape retention and durability
- Garment dyed, sea-salt wash finish
- Each sweater weight approximately 2.2 lbs.
- Fully fashioned Kangaroo pocket
- Roomie but tailored hood
- Limited edition, only 50 units per color
- In production now...shipping July 17
- Built in Portugal
Beach Haven Sweater Hoodie
Our very first cotton sweater, a classic you won’t find elsewhere. And as with most all our “ideas”, there’s a story that inspired it. This one’s just a bit more personal than most.
In my very first summer in Beach Haven, I shacked up in one of the most storied rooming houses in town, The Pillars on Chatsworth Avenue. In a very large first floor space converted to a barracks style sleeping quarters, 8 mattresses lay scattered on the floor. One was mine.
All my roomies were lifeguards, just graduated from high school. I was 14, already 6’ 180lbs looking like 18 and working on a fishing boat at Morrison’s Marina.
It was a rough go with these b-guards. Each morning I’d sneak out as early as possible to avoid the continuation of the prior night’s harassment by these seriously fueled up, overserved hooligans. One morning, from a pile of salt-water-soaked T’s and sweats, I grabbed one of their “lifeguard” cotton sweaters and headed out the door for the 15min. bike ride to the marina.
This did not go well for me.
Even though I snuck the wayward sweater back into the barracks that very same day, the damage was done and I became their late-night punching bag. Later that week, I escaped to the safety of the v-berth on the F/V Bee-Dee.
Overtime, I licked my wounds and forgot all about the hazing I had taken. But I never forgot about that sweater. Something about it stuck with me for many years.
Maybe it was the “borrowing” of something so prized by the b-guards. They knew something about that sweater that I didn’t and they appreciated it in ways I simply could not. Surely the sweater in question didn’t start out with holes in it, or with that briny look and smell. All those characteristics were earned by endless hours pacing the shoreline and up on the guard stand. There were no shortcuts to getting that sweater to look, feel, smell, and perform the way it did.
And here we are, not attempting to recreate that sweater but instead bringing to life the feeling and that sense of place, for those of us who remember when. As well as for all those who have never stepped foot on a sandy, salt-sprayed beach or heard the roar of the surf. This sweater is for you. 100% cotton, sizes Small to 2XL.
Shipping
We don’t use a 3rd. fulfillment house to process your order. We pick, pack and ship all orders ourselves from our own warehouse. If we receive your order by 12pm PST, we usually ship it to you that day. Otherwise it will ship on the following business day.
Returns & Refunds
If you aren’t happy with what you’ve purchased from Atlantic Rancher, you may return it to us in like-new condition within 30-days of purchase and we’ll process a refund for the full purchase price of the item(s) being returned.
Returns after the normal 30-day window are for store credit only.
People Usually Ask
1. Where are your products made?
All of our shirts, pants, outerwear, sweater, belts and moccasins are made in Portugal, mostly in the same shops we've been working with for over 25 years. Our hand-sewn leather goods, hats and a few other items are made in America.
2. How would you describe the fit of your clothes?
Our fit is what we call contemporary, meaning they're not overly baggy or boxy, but have ample room and freedom of movement. Also, our outerwear is uninsulated, or very lightly insulated. It's cut with enough room to allow you to layer underneath, with a sweater, a vest or even a light down-filled jacket. For us, layering is always the way to go!
3. Will your shirts and pants shrink after washing?
Simple answer is no. All of our shirts and pants are pre-shrunk. At most you will experience a 2% shrink factor after washing and drying.
4. What is DryHandle®?
Dryhandle® is a 100% cotton, weatherproof fabric that we develop in 1995. Starting with 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton the thread is very tightly woven resulting in a fabric so dense that it's thornproof and, even at this stage, surpasses the U.S. government test for rainwear. The fabric is then impregnated through the proprietary DryHandle® process which irreversibly transforms the cotton fibers themselves to make them inherently water-resistant and stain-resistant. Unlike oiled or waxed cotton fabrics, DryHandle® is extremely lightweight, has no odor, won't stain other clothing or upholstery and resists stains from hard use and long wear. Despite being water-resistant, the weave contains millions of microscopic pores that vent moisture, making DryHandle® garments exceptionally breathable and comfortable to wear.
5. How long does delivery usually take?
Orders received by 2pm PST are usually shipped the same day. In most cases we ship via USPS Priority Package, and orders to the East Coast typically arrive in 4 days or less. West of The Mississippi orders arrive in 2-3 days.
6. How do i reach the founder of the company?
Easy! You can email him (that would be me, Engle) at engle@atlanticrancher.com or you can call me at 206-919-0943. I am around most of the time, but i miss you, I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
7. If an item is out of stock will you let me when it's available again?
We maintain an active "wait list." So when you send a message asking to be notified when the item, color and size becomes available, we actually do something worthwhile with your request. We catalog your request and email you once the item becomes available again.
8. Who writes your copy and are the stories true?
The answer to the first part of this question is: me, Engle Saez, founder of the company. For part #2...there's an old adage that applies here: "you can't make this shit up." And I will just say that the stories I tell are as true as I can make them and as accurate as my memory allows. That's a true story...
9: Where did the name Atlantic Rancher come from?
The origins of our company's name is a long story, one will share in blog post at some point. But for now, all should know that we are forever grateful to Susan Turner for her original and very creative idea.
10: How do I return or exchange a item?
Returns are easy, but please follow our process. Email us at orders@atlanticrancher.com, include your order number in the subject line and tell us what you'd like to return and why. We'll review your return request and email you a RMA (return merchandise authorization) with the return-to shipping address. Please be sure to package your item(s) thoughtfully so goods aren’t damaged in the process. Select and use the carrier of your choice as return shipping is not covered by us. Please select “signature required” to ensure your return package is receipt confirmed.
We’ll let you know via email when your package has been received, inspected and your refund is issued. Refunds usually take 5-10 business days to process.
If you need to exchange an item, the best process is this: 1. Place a new order for the item you want. 2. Return the item you don't want to us, following the process outlined above.
